SSA Connection – November 6th!

How to tap into your awareness — and why meditation is easier than you think Meditation asks you to slip into a state of serene presence. But why does something that sounds effortless often feel so difficult? In this lighthearted invitation, spiritual leader Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche shares three steps to help you accept the ebb and flow of your emotions and learn to meditate anytime, anywhere. Click here.

Amazing Butternut Squash Soup Another recipe using butternut squash. An easy to make with a few simple ingredients, this butternut squash soup recipe is the only one you’ll need. This nourishing soup is my go-to fall comfort food, and it’s super creamy and rich without relying on heavy cream. Click here.     10-Minute Stretch and Tone Workout With Denise Austin Try this easy stretch and tone workout with fitness expert Denise Austin to increase your flexibility and strengthen your muscles in your own home. Click here.       Snap Shots of Alexandria – Boundary Stones in Alexandria Discover the hidden boundary stone of the District of Columbia at Jones Point Park, marking the former border before Alexandria joined Virginia. Click here.

Upcoming Events

Become a Dementia Friend – November 10 – 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –
Beatley Library, 5005 Duke Street

Dementia Friends helps people gain a better understanding of what it is like to live with dementia. Join in a free Dementia Friends information session to learn more about dementia and how we can build a more compassionate and inclusive community.
To RSVP email events@seniorservicesalex.org or call 703-836-4414, ext. 110.

Senior Services of Alexandria’s November 20th Speaker Series:
Balanced for Life
Thursday, November 20 at 10 am
Beth El Hebrew Congregation, 3830 Seminary Road, Alexandria

The November event will focus on how to help you stay balanced, confident and independent. Topics include fall risk factors, accessing community resources and making your home safer.
This is a free event, but please RSVP by email to events@seniorservicesalex.org or call 703-836-4414, ext. 110.

Community Knits! – Tuesday, November 11: All day –  
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Let’s work together to knit a scarf and hat.
Click here.